Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green, and Hockley Heath are residential areas in Solihull, each with distinct characteristics. Dickens Heath is a modern village with a mix of housing, shops, and community facilities, designed with a traditional village aesthetic. Cheswick Green is a smaller, quieter settlement with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, surrounded by green spaces. Hockley Heath, further south, has a more rural feel, with historic buildings and easy access to the Warwickshire countryside.
The area benefits from good transport links, including the M42 and A34, providing connections to Birmingham and Solihull town centre. Local amenities include schools, parks, and leisure facilities, catering to families and commuters. The nearby Stratford-upon-Avon Canal runs through Hockley Heath, offering walking and cycling routes. While Dickens Heath has a more planned, suburban feel, Hockley Heath retains a traditional village atmosphere, making the area appealing for different lifestyles.
On average Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath is £58,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £396,250 in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,160,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £599,500 |
| Flats | 41 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £386,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £312,500 |
10 years price trend in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B901PT
Birchy Leasowes Lane
B901UN
Laurel Court
B904DU
Tanworth Lane
B904ER
Creynolds Lane
B904JW
The Dingle
B904NB
Boer Drive
B908BQ
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B946NT
Stratford Road
B946QY
Cut Throat Lane
B901FR
Old Grove Lane
B901PR
Houndsfield Lane
B901TA
Tibblestone
B901TD
Marshfield
B901UY
Lowbrook Lane
B904DW
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B904HQ
Cheswick Way
B904JE
Tanworth Lane
B908BP
Hudson Close
B946QZ
School Road
B901FW
Beech Lane
B901FZ
New Meadow Close
B901QT
Lowbrook Lane
B901RY
Willowherb Way
B901SL
Ledwell
B901TQ
Old Dickens Heath Road
B901TX
Boundary Lane
B904HY
Coppice Walk
B904JD
Cheswick Way
B908DT
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B908AW
Central Boulevard
B908BN
Stroudley Court
B908DG
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B908DU
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B946DB
Creynolds Lane
B946RP
Dyers Lane
B946SD
Aylesbury Road
B901QE
Old Dickens Heath Road
B901FJ
Main Street
B901GT
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B904EU
Creynolds Close
B904HE
Cheswick Way
B904JF
Archer Drive
B908AL
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B946QL
Arden Meads
B901GE
Main Street
B901GH
Gorcott Lane
B901QY
Fulford Hall Road
B904EX
Cheswick Way
B904JL
Knoll Croft
B908AH
Blythe Gate
B908AZ
Blythe Gate
B908BF
James Watt Drive
B908BU
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath
B946NS
Box Trees Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.